Suture and clamp retainer and organizer
OwnerPaul R. Jannotinventor
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Abstract
A suture clamp and/or suture retainer and organizer device for use during a surgical procedure, comprises an elongated body formed of resilient material and has a plurality of spaced lateral slits through one surface. The slits are individually identified and are sized to receive and grip a surgical suture. A tapered pocket is located adjacent to and opens into each slit for receiving and retaining the nose of a hemostat attached to a suture. The device may be attached by adhesive backing or by clamps to a surgical drape or other support surface.
Claims7
A suture clamp and/or suture retainer and organizer device for use during a surgical procedure, comprising an elongated body formed of resilient material and having a plurality of lateral slits through one surface thereof, said slits being sized to receive and grip a surgical suture, means adjacent each slit for receiving and retaining a hemostat attached to a suture, and attachment means for facilitating attachment of the body to a surgical drape or other supportive surface.
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